Technology14 Aug 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store

After trying and failing to delay the matter, Apple on Thursday submitted its proposal for the commissions it wants to charge on purchases made using external…

After trying and failing to delay the matter, Apple on Thursday submitted its proposal for the commissions it wants to charge on purchases made using external links inside apps on its iOS devices. In a new filing in the U.S. District Court of Northern California, Apple proposed new commissions of 15% for standard apps, with further discounts for developers who are enrolled in special Apple programs. Under the proposed structure, small business developers would pay a 5% commission on payments, w…

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